Acquisition – Due Diligence: General

(Last Updated On: June 5, 2016)

General Investigation

  1. Investigate reason for Sale
  2. Investigate the owner’s original intent for such an investment
  3. Speculative Investment
  4. Build to suit – lease
  5. Build to suit – own use
  6. Understand owner’s business philosophy
  7. Investigate owner’s business history
  8. Investigate owner’s professional standing
  9. Investigate general attributes of the building:
  10. Age
  11. Locational Characteristics
  12. Basic Construction
  13. Initial Impression of Condition
  14. General “Appeal” in the City/neighbourhood
  15. Tenancy and History of Use
  16. Tenant Complaints
  17. Marketing Issues
  18. General Maintenance/Renovation History
  19. Review APOD – Annual Property Operating Document
  20. Active Warranties, Service Contracts in Force
  21. Review Energy Consumption – Actual Billing History ($/sq ft)

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